| MATCHUP | Creighton Blue Jays | Villanova Wildcats |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 10-6 | 12-3 |
| Where | Finneran Pavilion, Villanova, PA | |
| When | Wednesday, January 7, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:30 PM EST | |
| TV | Peacock | |
Villanova Wildcats Preview
Villanova Wildcats have a 12-2 record this season and are in 2nd place in the Big East Conference. They have a 8-0 away record and are coming off an 85-67 away win against Butler. Their previous three games were a 71-66 home win against DePaul, a 64-56 away win against Seton Hall and a 76-66 home win against Wisconsin.
Offensively, Villanova averages 78.6 points per game, while allowing 66.9 points per game defensively. The Wildcats shoot with 46% from the field and grab 37.3 rebounds per game, while dishing out 15.1 assists per game. They average 2.4 blocks per game and 7.4 steals per game defensively.
Bryce Lindsay leads Villanova in scoring, with an average of 16.9 points per game, while shooting with 47.6% from the field and 80% from the free throw line. Duke Brennan is the team’s leading rebounder with 11.3 per game, while Acaden Lewis adds a team-high 4.9 assists per game.
Creighton Bluejays Preview
Creighton Bluejays have a 9-6 record this season and are tied for 4th place in the Big East Conference. They have a 1-3 away record and are coming off a 56-54 away loss against Seton Hall. Their previous three games were an 89-85 home win against Butler, a 92-69 home win against Utah Tech and an 84-63 home win against Marquette.
Offensively, Creighton averages 77.5 points per game, while allowing 70.4 points per game defensively. The Bluejays shoot with 46% from the field and grab 37.7 rebounds per game, while dishing out 17.1 assists per game. They average 3.0 blocks per game and 6.1 steals per game defensively.
Josh Dix leads Creighton in scoring, with an average of 12.0 points per game, while shooting with 41.6% from the field and 90.3% from the free throw line. Jasen Green is the team’s leading rebounder with 5.4 per game, while Nik Graves adds a team-high 3.6 assists per game.
Creighton Bluejays @ Villanova Wildcats Betting Trends: January 7, 2026
Why the Villanova Wildcats will win
- Villanova has won each of its last 12 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Creighton has lost three of its last four games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- Villanova has won the first half in 17 of its last 18 games at Finneran Pavilion.
Why the Creighton Bluejays will win
- Creighton has won each of its last 12 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Creighton has won the first half in each of its last nine night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of the last nine night games between Creighton and Villanova have produced a total of 138 or fewer points.
- Seven of Creighton’s last eight night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 140+ points.
Creighton vs Villanova Prediction
In this Creighton vs Villanova Prediction, Villanova is coming as -6.5 home favorites. Villanova has been the better team this season, as they have just two losses in their 14 games played and have been undefeated at home. On the flip side, Creighton has been bad on the road but both teams have been in excellent form lately, as Villanova is 9-1 in its last 10 games and 4-1 against the spread, while Creighton is 4-1 both straight up and against the spread in its last 5. I see no value on either side, but both teams have been playing excellent defense, allowing just 137.3 points per game combined and as a result, they are 5-2 to the under in their last 7 games combined. Take the under 139.5 points.